Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government. Bill Chappell
Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban. Bobby Allyn
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration. NPR Staff
The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives. Sydney Lupkin
Opinion: A miracle amid the fire NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temper and Center, which burned from the Eaton fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls. Scott Simon
Cooling green roofs seemed like an impossible dream for Brazil's favelas. Not true! Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home. Jill Langlois
5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget. Amelia Edelman
U.S. puts virtually all foreign aid on 90-day hold, issues 'stop-work' order Following Trump's Monday freeze on foreign aid, a subsequent memo calls for for a stop-work order for current grants and contracts. Fatma Tanis
Her brother was supposed to enter the U.S. as a refugee. That's on hold now. This week the Trump administration suspended the country's refugee resettlement program, leaving thousands of people – who had been cleared and scheduled to come to the U.S. – in a limbo. Patrick Jarenwattananon
